Lecture—3 hour(s).Introduction to care and use of light horses emphasizing the basic principles for selection of horses, responsibilities of ownership, recreational use and raising of foals.(Letter.)GE credit: QL, SE, VL.Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

ANS017—Canine Behavior: Learning and Cognition(3)Active

Lecture—3 hour(s).Domestic dog behavior from basic principles of learning to complex cognitive behaviors; interaction between learning and cognition including how these processes contribute to interactions with humans; basic genetic correlates of learning and cognition.(Letter.)Effective: 2012 Summer Session 1.

Laboratory—6 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):ANS 001 or ANS 002 recommended.Evaluation of type as presently applied to light horses, meat animals and dairy cattle. Relationship between form and function, form and carcass quality, and form and milk production.(Letter.)GE credit: OL, SE.Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.

Discussion—1 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s).Application of the principles of elementary biology to the management of a specific animal species. Up to four different topics may be taken.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1998 Fall Quarter.

ANS049B—Animal Management Practices: Beef(2)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s).Application of the principles of elementary biology to the management of a specific animal species. Up to four different topics may be taken.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1998 Fall Quarter.

ANS049C—Animal Management Practices: Dairy(2)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s).Application of the principles of elementary biology to the management of a specific animal species. Up to four different topics may be taken.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1998 Fall Quarter.

ANS049D—Animal Management Practices: Goats(2)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s).Application of the principles of elementary biology to the management of a specific animal species. Up to four different topics may be taken.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1998 Fall Quarter.

ANS049E—Animal Management Practices: Horses(2)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s).Application of the principles of elementary biology to the management of a specific animal species. Up to four different topics may be taken.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1998 Fall Quarter.

ANS049F—Animal Management Practices: Laboratory Animals(2)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s).Application of the principles of elementary biology to the management of a specific animal species. Up to four different topics may be taken.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1998 Fall Quarter.

ANS049G—Animal Management Practices: Meats(2)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s).Application of the principles of elementary biology to the management of a specific animal species. Up to four different topics may be taken.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1998 Fall Quarter.

ANS049H—Animal Management Practices: Poultry(2)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s).Application of the principles of elementary biology to the management of a specific animal species. Up to four different topics may be taken.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1998 Fall Quarter.

ANS049I—Animal Management Practices: Sheep(2)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s).Application of the principles of elementary biology to the management of a specific animal species. Up to four different topics may be taken.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1998 Fall Quarter.

ANS049J—Animal Management Practices: Swine(2)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s).Application of the principles of elementary biology to the management of a specific animal species. Up to four different topics may be taken.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1998 Fall Quarter.

Discussion—1 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s).Application of the principles of elementary biology to the management of a specific animal species. Up to four different topics may be taken.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 2013 Winter Quarter.

ANS090C—Research Group Conference(1)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Restricted to lower division standing.Weekly conference on research problems, progress and techniques in the animal sciences.May be repeated for credit.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

ANS092—Internship in Animal Science(1-12)Active

Internship—3-18 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Restricted to lower division standing.Internship off and on campus in dairy, livestock, and aquaculture production, research and management; or in a business, industry, or agency associated with these or other animal enterprises. All requirements of Internship Approval form must be met.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

Lecture—4 hour(s); Discussion—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):BIS 002A; CHE 002B.Pass One restricted to students in the Animal Science and Animal Science and Management majors.Basic principles of animal physiology in domesticated and captive animals with a comparative approach. Molecular, biochemical, chemical and physical aspects and their influences on function of physiological systems in animals.Not open for credit to students who have taken NPB 101.(Letter.)GE credit: SE.Effective: 2016 Spring Quarter.

ANS103—Animal Welfare(4)Active

Lecture—2 hour(s); Discussion—2 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):ANS 104 or NPB 102 or WFC 141; or Consent of Instructor.Restricted to upper division standing.Application of principles of animal behavior and physiology to assessment and improvement of the welfare of wild, captive, and domestic animals. Topics include animal pain, stress, cognition, motivation, emotions, and preferences, as well as environmental enrichment methods.(Letter.)GE credit: SE, SL.Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

Lecture/Discussion—5 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):BIS 002B.Introduction to the modern zoo, including history, staffing structure, aspects of animal care such as housing, social management, and enrichment, research in genetics, health, nutrition, behavior, cognition, and guest perceptions. Requires a visit to the Sacramento Zoo and development of a project research proposal based on a specific exhibit at the zoo.
(Letter.)GE credit: SE.Effective: 2018 Summer Session 2.

Lecture—3 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):ANS 015; BIS 101; NUT 115; (ANS 100 or NPB 101); or Consent of Instructor.Feeding, breeding, and management of horses; application of the basic principles of animal science to problems of production of all types of horses. Designed for students who wish to become professionally involved in the horse industry.(Letter.)GE credit: QL, SE, SL, WE.Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

ANS118—Fish Production(4)Active

Lecture—3 hour(s); Discussion—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):WFC 120.Current practices in fish production; relationship between the biological aspects of a species and the production systems, husbandry, management, and marketing practices utilized. Emphasis on species currently reared in California.(Letter.)GE credit: SE.Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

ANS119—Invertebrate Aquaculture(4)Active

Lecture—3 hour(s); Discussion—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):BIS 002B.Management, breeding and feeding of aquatic invertebrates; application of basic principles of physiology, reproduction, and nutrition to production of mollusks and crustaceans for human food; emphasis on interaction of species biology and managerial techniques on production efficiencies.(Letter.)GE credit: SE.Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

Lecture/Discussion—1 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s); Fieldwork.Prerequisite(s):ABI 102; ABI 103; (NPB 101 or ANS 100).Pass One restricted to Animal Science and Animal Science and Management students.Biochemical methods for developing and conducting research with production animals, and interpreting and presenting data. Laboratory focus course which uses sheep as model. There may be one or two mandatory all day Saturday field trips. (Letter.)GE credit: SE.Effective: 2017 Winter Quarter.

Lecture/Discussion—4 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Restricted to students with upper division standing.Examination and application of decision making and problem solving in the production enterprise. The areas of production analysis, problem solving, risk analysis and cost-benefit analysis will be examined in terms of the total enterprise.(Letter.)GE credit: OL, QL, SS, WE.Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

ANS149—Farrier Science(3)Active

Lecture—3 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):ANS 115.In-depth examination of the structure-function relationship of the equine hoof and how it relates to conformation, injury and performance.(Letter.)GE credit: SE.Effective: 2015 Winter Quarter.

ANS149L—Farrier Science Laboratory(1)Active

Laboratory—3 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):ANS 149 (can be concurrent); or Consent of Instructor.Art and science of horseshoeing in equine related fields. Proper use of the tools, materials and techniques in the fabrication of shoes and safe preparation of the hoof for application of shoes.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1999 Spring Quarter.

ANS170—Ethics of Animal Use(4)Active

Lecture—3 hour(s); Discussion—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Any basic course in composition or speech, or completion of college English requirement.Ethical issues relating to animal use in contemporary society. Integration of philosophical theories with scientific evidence relating to animal behavior, mentality, and welfare. Uses of animals in agriculture, research, and as companions. Ethical responsibilities regarding wildlife and the environment.(Letter.)GE credit: SL, SS, WE.Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

ANS190C—Research Group Conference(1)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor. Advanced standing.Weekly conference on research problems, progress and techniques in the
animal sciences. May be repeated for credit.May be repeated for credit.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.

ANS192—Internship in Animal Science(1-12)Active

Internship—3-36 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor. Completion of 84 units.Internship off and on campus in dairy, livestock and aquaculture production, research and management; or in a business, industry, or agency associated with these or other animal enterprises. All requirements of Internship Approval Form must be met.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.

ANS194—Research in Animal Science(3)Active

Laboratory—6 hour(s); Discussion—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):ANS 106 or ANS 135 or ANS 136 or ANS 137 or ANS 139 or ANG 111; or ANS 133; and Consent of Instructor.Research with a faculty mentor. Weekly discussion and laboratory on specific research topic. May include a seminar to research group. Choose from sections: (1) Animal Behavior; (2) Animal Genetics; (3) Animal Nutrition; (4) Animal Physiology. May be repeated up to 4 Time(s).(Letter.)Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

ANS194HA—Undergraduate Honors Thesis in Animal Science(4)Active

Lecture—1 hour(s); Laboratory—9 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):(NPB 101 or ANS 100); (ABI 103 or BIS 103); and Consent of Instructor. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.200 and selection by the Honors Selection Committee.Students will carry out a research project (chosen from faculty-suggested or approved proposals) during the academic year under the guidance of a faculty member. Upon completion, student will write a thesis and present a public seminar describing his/her research.(Letter.)GE credit: OL, SE.Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

ANS194HB—Undergraduate Honors Thesis in Animal Science(4)Active

Lecture—1 hour(s); Laboratory—9 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):(NPB 101 or ANS 100); (ABI 103 or BIS 103); and Consent of Instructor. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.200 and selection by the Honors Selection Committee.Students will carry out a research project (chosen from faculty-suggested or approved proposals) during the academic year under the guidance of a faculty member. Upon completion, student will write a thesis and present a public seminar describing his/her research.(Letter.)GE credit: SE, VL.Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

ANS194HC—Undergraduate Honors Thesis in Animal Science(4)Active

Lecture—1 hour(s); Laboratory—9 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):(NPB 101 or ANS 100); (ABI 103 or BIS 103); and Consent of Instructor. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.200 and selection by the Honors Selection Committee.Students will carry out a research project (chosen from faculty-suggested or approved proposals) during the academic year under the guidance of a faculty member. Upon completion, student will write a thesis and present a public seminar describing his/her research.(Letter.)GE credit: SE, WE.Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter.

Seminar—1 hour(s).Reports and discussions of topics of interest in genetics, nutrition, and physiology as they apply to animal science.(S/U grading only.)Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.

ANS290C—Research Group Conference(1)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Graduate standing.Weekly conference on research problems, progress and techniques in the animal sciences. May be repeated for credit.May be repeated for credit.(S/U grading only.)Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.

ANS291—Current Research in Animal Science(1)Active

Seminar—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Graduate standing.Current research in animal science explored at weekly seminars presented by guest lecturers. Discussion of research presented. May be repeated for credit.May be repeated for credit.(S/U grading only.)Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.

ANS297—Supervised Teaching in Animal Science(2)Active

Variable—6 hour(s).Practical experience in teaching Animal Science at University level; curriculum design and evaluation; preparation and presentation of material. Assistance in laboratories, discussion sections, and evaluation of student work. Evaluation letter sent to the graduate advisor with copy to the student.(S/U grading only.)Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.